The World of Style

The World of Style is a Welcome page that Gaians and new members see when they sign into the site. It arrived on Gaia around November 16, 2010. Along with it came a new registry page a story done in Flash format that guides new Members into the Gaia World.

The World of Style

Part 1

Introduction:

• Seatbelts on, ladies and gentlemen! We're now making our final approach toward Gaia.
• Looks like it'll be a smooth landing. We've got sunny skies, light tailwind and no sign of any sudden, explosive catastrophes.

Flight Attendant:

• Looking good is very important on Gaia. I'd better change into something a little more exciting.
• Now, if you'll excuse me.

(Flight Attendant changes into casual attire)

• There are a lot of creative people here... you can't expect to get noticed without a unique look!

(A loud roar is heard)

• What the... oh, s&*%#! DRAGON!

(Dragon blasts the airplane with fire)

(Parachuting down)

• Don't worry, this happens all the time. Everything's going to be just fine...

(Burning body falls)

• You'll land pretty close to Barton Town! See you there!

(Flight Attendant parachutes away)

(A gray cat falls on parachute top)

Bob the Cat:

• Whoa! Thanks for breaking my fall.
• Oh, by the way, I'm Bob, and I...... Uh oh...

Part 2

(Now on the ground)

Bob the Cat:

• Whew, that was a close one! Let's get outta here.
• I can't be cooped up! Cats need freedom!
• Great... the gate has a lock. We're stuck!

(Clothing lands on the ground)

• Ooh! Some clothes fell from the plane!

(Click clothes to dress up your avatar)

• Hey, you've got 100 points now!
• You just leveled up! Try opening the gate.

Part 3

(Walks through gate)

• Come on, let's get to Barton Town... it's just ahead.

Bob the Cat:

• So, you're new here, right? One nice thing about Gaia is that money grows on trees. Give 'em a shake!

(Shake trees)

• See that? You got some Gold!
• Try voting in a poll-- people around here will pay good money for your opinion. It's a great way to net a little more Gold.

Girl in Yellow:

• Which is the superior animal?
  • Cats
  • Dogs

[Submit Vote]

Bob the Cat:

• Obviously! Cats don't eat poo and roll around in dead gophers.

Part 4

(Outside the walls of Barton Town)

• We're almost to Barton... let's head over to that Gate!

(At the Gate)

Leon:

• Sorry, kid! We can't let you into Barton dressed like that. You'd better work on your look.

Bob the Cat:

• They're pretty hardcore about style here...

Businessman:

• Psst! Hey, buddy!

(Businessman offers some new accessories)

(Click on clothes to buy them)

[Gaia Wing Beanie] 100g / [Gaia Wing Scarf] 300g / [Gaia Wing Sneakers] 300g

[Done]

Bob the Cat:

• We can now enter Barton.
• We're in! Thanks, pal! Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got a date...

(CONGRAZZLES!)

Welcome to Gaia Online!

[Go on and Explore!]

Trivia

• This is the first Login Screen to display Gaia and landmass.
• This was said to be created to get back to Gaia's fantasy roots a bit.
• A unique registry flash story was created to guide Newbies through the basic Gaia's features.
• During the parachuting descent, Lanzer (the creator of Gaia Online™) can be seen in the background, parachuting as well.
• Bob the Cat is the third talking feline to be known within Gaia.
• The overview Barton Town displays its connection go the zOMG! World.
• The MAN companion, Businessman, is standing outside the walls. Tagged as "creepy" in the Marketplace search the MAN companion is released from various Chance Items.
• Congrazzles is a made up slang term for "Congratulations", used among Gaia Staff.
• Some Gaians felt that the new slogan did not reflect Gaia very well.

External links

• Gaia Movie Peek: New User Flow
• Announcement (Thread): New Login Page and new user flow
• Announcement: Heads Up: New Login Screen
• Gaia Thread: Gaia: The World of STYLE!!! (slogan discussion)
• Photobucket: New Gaia Intro